The American Crisis · Character
Captain Asgill
British prisoner of war whose life was spared by Congress.
minor
Also known as Asgill, young Asgill
First appearance: the crisis xiii thoughts on the peace and probable advantages thereof
Captain Asgill shows up with force in A Supernumerary Crisis. The page is where that presence becomes real.
British officer selected by lot to die in retaliation for Huddy's murder.
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- British and Loyalist Opponents
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